Jackie Robinson and the integration of baseball
by John F. Wukovits
Lucent Library of Black History
Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Discover the inspiring journey of the trailblazer who broke baseball's color barrier, overcoming challenges with courage and determination. This powerful story highlights the impact of one man's fight for equality in sports and society during a pivotal time in American history.
Representation & Themes
BiographyHistoricalSocial JusticeSportsComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 1590189132
- Publisher
- Lucent Press
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 22,208
Genres
Baseball players
Subjects
Robinson, Jackie, -- 1919-1972Baseball players -- United States -- BiographyDiscrimination in sports -- United States -- History